MS NOW Trims Morning Joe, Shakes Up Daytime Lineup

0:00On March 24th, MSNOW has shortened its morning Joe program from 4 hours to 3 this week as part of a push to grow daytime shows. The change affects hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzynski, kicking off a larger schedule overhaul at the network once known as MSNBC. Earlier this week reports highlighted moves for other anchors like Stephanie Rule and Alicia Menendez shifting into daytime slots, reshaping the mine-up overall. Network officials claimed the host requested the cutback, but insiders paint a different picture, suggesting it's more of a gradual wind-down, not driven by the team. Staffers note the show keeps the same pay, despite fewer hours, leaving some uncertainty about long-term plans. As MSNOW fine-tunes is programming, I stay on how these tweaks play out for morning viewers and the anchors involved. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates.